Author Archives: ralph

About ralph

Just another blog to share some thoughts with the world. Want to comment? If you know how to contact me, I can manually set up a commenting account for you. Sorry, commenting is not open to the general public at this time.

New bike, new adventures

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-21st by ralph

The chores were done, the upgrades, at least what I could do, were done. My motorcycle was promised to show in a couple of days, after my three month wait. I had a little scouting trip planned with my Honda … Continue reading →

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Hit and miss orders, hit and miss DYI

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-17th by ralph

I had settled down to some long term mooch docking at a friend’s place. In return, I was doing a bunch of chores around the place, and one major project – putting a gate up in the back so that … Continue reading →

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The long buy game

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-14th by ralph

My return to Canada started with a stop in Lethbridge to visit some old friends. I returned to Calgary with a bunch of small fixes planned. I had a list of things to do in the next few weeks to … Continue reading →

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Last USA camp in a familiar spot

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-10th by ralph

I needed a good spot to stay where I could get out despite the rain coming. I needed to get back to Canada soon. There was not going to be a rain delay in leaving a spot if I could … Continue reading →

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Avoid the snow but get stuck in the mud at Routt

Posted on Monday, 2022-Nov-7th by ralph

I got an early early start, knowing that I was crossing Colorado south to north through what would be some slower mountainous roads. I did not realise just how high the roads were, nor that I could end up in … Continue reading →

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Head north old man

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Nov-3rd by ralph

After a week and some days spent among wonderful people it felt weird being on my own again. I actually missed people – an unusual state for me to be in. But I would not be alone for long. I … Continue reading →

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Why am I in Cibola National Forest?

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Oct-27th by ralph

Now we return to the distant spring, continuing my adventure story. I had left Bedrock, passing the cool general store on the way out. The road here is empty, just the way I like it.  I had been travelling south … Continue reading →

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Back into the groove, what have I been up to?

Posted on Sunday, 2022-Oct-23rd by ralph

I’m caught up on pictures, having had a busy summer. It was all I could do to not get too far behind on those, and even at that, I was a good month behind most of the time. Writing just … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’ve been ignoring the blog for a while!

Posted on Friday, 2022-Jun-24th by ralph

Why yes, I have been ignoring this blog for a few weeks now. I’m still alive, just decided my muse needed some time away from the writing to recharge and reinvigorate. I’m back in Alberta, just travelling locally at the … Continue reading →

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Dolores River ancient path hikes

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-30th by ralph

My first full day at Dolores River boat Launch dawned refreshingly cool – but with a promise of heat to follow judging by the blue skies and already warming sun. My plan today was to explore the local area a … Continue reading →

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